Tag: race

August 24, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Guest Post: Sally Battle Discusses Library Programs That Aid Conversations Around Race and Culture

Guest poster Sally Battle discusses a family library program that's, “an invitation for curious families to listen, learn and grow through accessible, thoughtful, kid-friendly, challenging-yet-tender experiences and conversations around race and culture.”

May 12, 2014 by Betsy Bird

We Need Diverse Books . . . But Are We Willing to Discuss Them With Our Kids?

For my birthday my husband picked me up a copy of the bestselling book NurtureShock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. To be frank, I hadn’t heard of it. Though it’s been called “The Freakonomics of child rearing” and lauded by reviewer after reviewer it’s from the world of adult books. I traipse there but […]